Jazz in the Backroom @ Plaza Bistro

Aug 14, 2009 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Drummer Sylvia Cuenca

Trio

with Essiot Okon Essiot, bass & Adam Schulman, piano.

http://www.sylviacuenca.com/

SYLVIA CUENCA is an active young drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. Recently, she has been performing extensively with trumpet legend Clark Terry as part of his quintet. This group performs annually at the Village Vanguard and the Blue Note in New York City , on the Royal Caribbean and the S.S. Norway jazz cruises as well as many clubs, concerts and jazz festivals. In addition to working with Clark Terry, Ms. Cuenca has performed with artists such as trombonist Al Grey, saxophonists Red Halloway, Jimmy Heath and Frank Wess, to name a few.